In recent years, Real Madrid have been very efficient in finding and acquiring South American talent that has been billed as the next big thing.
Thanks to Calafate’s expertise, Real Madrid have been able to bring in talents such as Vinicius Junior, Franco Mastantono, Rodrygo and Enderrick in recent years.
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However, Real Madrid were beaten out by Liverpool in the race to sign Gabriel Mek, with the young attacker dubbed the ‘new Vinicius’ in what could be a major mistake.
Liverpool beat Real Madrid in Gabriel Mek chase
According to Brazilian journalist Fabio Vargas (h/t defense center), Liverpool is about to sign Mek, a deal worth 15 million euros.
Meke, who currently plays for Gremio, is not a traditional winger like Vinicius. However, he is an explosive attacker who can break down defenses in the final third.
At just 17 years old, Maker has shown huge potential and has been compared to stars such as Vinicius, whose future at the Santiago Bernabeu remains uncertain.
This is a blow to Real Madrid, especially as the club has been monitoring Mek’s progress for months.
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Real Madrid missing out on Mek is not an isolated case. In recent years, clubs have found it increasingly difficult to sign Brazilian talent at reasonable prices.
In fact, Maker becomes the third Brazilian talent Real Madrid has missed out on after Estevo and Vito Reis.
As Premier League clubs become richer, the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona are finding it increasingly difficult to bring in unproven South American talent, which command high valuations on the market.